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Save on Heating Oil: Compare Prices from 145 Melrose Suppliers

Oil Prices in Melrose, MA

Updated Today at 01:09 AM

Heating Oil CompanyOil Price Per GallonCash DiscountVolume Discount
Ashley Fuel Inc $3.50 Yes Yes
Broco Oil Inc $3.20 Yes Yes
Absolute Oil $3.29 Yes Yes
Fossil Fuel Enterprises $3.33 Yes Yes
Titan Oil LLC $3.30 Yes Yes
A Hohmann & Co Inc Call for price No No
HOP Energy Call for price No No
Arlex Oil Corp Call for price No No
Arlington Fuel Oil Co Inc Call for price No No
Arlmont Fuel Corp Call for price No No
AtlanticPratt Energy Call for price No No
Bigelow Oil Company Inc Call for price No No
Booma Oil Inc Call for price No No
Busa Fuel Oil Co Inc Call for price No No
Concord Oil Company Call for price No No
Cubby Oil & Energy Co Inc Call for price No No
Direct Fuel Inc $3.00 Yes Yes
Basile Oil Co $2.60 Yes Yes
Michael's McGrath Heating Oil & Diesel $3.29 Yes Yes
Needham Oil Online $3.79 Yes Yes
John G Maclellan Inc Call for price No No
Blackstone Valley Oil Call for price No No
Patriot Liquid Energy Inc Call for price No No
Community Oil Company Call for price No No

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Melrose, MA Best Oil Prices Per Gallon

Order Size (gallons)Credit (per gallon)(/gal)Cash (per gallon)(/gal)Updated At
100$2.60 $2.60 Nov 20, 2024, 3:00 PM
150$2.60 $2.60 Nov 20, 2024, 3:00 PM
200$2.60 $2.60 Nov 20, 2024, 3:00 PM
250$2.60 $2.60 Nov 20, 2024, 3:00 PM

Melrose Heating Oil Price Trends

Updated Today at 12:00 AM

Time HorizonPrice Change
1 Week Trend+$0.092
1 Month Trend-$0.626
1 Year Trend-$0.683

Melrose Heating Oil Price History

Updated Today at 12:00 AM

DateAverage Oil Price
11/21/2024$3.255
11/20/2024$3.255
11/19/2024$3.215
11/18/2024$3.200
11/17/2024$3.091
11/16/2024$3.091
11/15/2024$3.125
11/14/2024$3.164
11/13/2024$3.164
11/12/2024$3.164
11/11/2024$3.164
11/10/2024$3.200
11/09/2024$3.200
11/08/2024$3.180
11/07/2024$3.180
11/06/2024$3.180
11/05/2024$3.180
11/04/2024$3.180
11/03/2024$3.180
11/02/2024$3.180
11/01/2024$3.180
10/31/2024$3.180
10/30/2024$3.176
10/29/2024$3.246
10/28/2024$3.916
10/27/2024$3.916
10/26/2024$3.916
10/25/2024$3.906
10/24/2024$3.911
10/23/2024$3.911

Propane vs. Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil: Melrose Home Heating Fuel Comparison

Homeowners have a variety of home heating fuels to choose from. Natural gas is the most popular choice in Melrose, used by 7,694 or 60.79% of homes. The 2nd most popular choice for Melrose homeowners is heating oil, used by 2,846 homes (22.49%). The remaining homes are heated with electricity (1,764), propane (274), no fuel (67), and other fuels (52).

Melrose Primary Home Heating Fuel Popularity by Number of Households

FuelMelrose Households % of Households
Natural Gas7,69460.8%
Heating Oil2,84622.5%
Electricity1,76413.9%
Propane2742.2%
No Fuel670.5%
Other Fuels520.4%

Natural gas (60.8%)

Heating oil (22.5%)

Electricity (13.9%)

Propane (2.2%)

No fuel (0.5%)

Other fuels (0.4%)

#2 Heating Oil (Fuel Oil) Use in Melrose

Heating oil has become less popular in Melrose. In the 5 years since 2017, the number of heating oil homes fell from 3,137 to 2,846, a 9.28% drop.

Melrose Heating Oil Households (2011 - 2022)

YearHeating Oil Households
20113,862
20123,824
20133,768
20143,530
20153,453
20163,327
20173,137
20183,005
20192,935
20202,715
20212,780
20222,846

Propane vs. Natural Gas use for home heating in Melrose

Between 2017 and today, the number of homes using propane as the primary space heating fuel rose from 235 to 274.

Between 2017 and today, the number of homes using natural gas as the primary space heating fuel rose from 6,636 to 7,694.

Electricity use for home heating in Melrose

Electric space heating systems are becoming more popular in Melrose. Since 2017, the number of homes heating with electricity rose from 1,374 to 1,764, a 28.38% increase.

Solar use for home heating in Melrose

Solar is the most environmentally friendly of all space heating fuels. With an “active” solar heating system, liquid is circulated between solar panels on a home’s roof and a heat energy storage tank in the basement.

Homeowners in Melrose have not yet adopted solar heating.

Melrose Homeowner’s Guide to Selecting an Oil Company

For Melrose homeowners heating with oil, selecting which of the 145 heating oil companies that serve Melrose is an important decision.

Full Service Oil Companies: Homeowners willing to pay a premium for a “set-it-and-forget-it” heating system choose one of the 71 “full-service” oil companies that serve Melrose. Full service companies such as Firemans Fuel or Keohan Fuels & Transportation Inc offer automatic fuel delivery and furnace repair under a single roof.

Discount Oil Companies: Also known by the names “COD Fuel Companies” or “Cash Heating Oil Companies”, these companies are for the budget-conscious Melrose homeowner. In return for better prices, you monitor the oil level in your tank and place an order when you run low on oil. Examples of cash heating oil companies that serve Melrose include Ranco Enterpises and Maria's Oil.

Melrose Heating Oil Company Fast Facts

Heating Oil Companies Serving Melrose: 145 companies

Average Distance From Oil Company to Melrose: 18 miles

Average Number Of Melrose Homes Served Per Company: 19 homes

Average Gallons Delivered per Melrose Oil Company: 17,213 gallons per year

Melrose, MA Heating Oil Delivery Overview

Approximately 2,846 households in Melrose, MA heat their homes with fuel oil. This makes oil delivery essential, especially when Melrose, MA temperatures drop as low as 42.5° F each winter.

22% of Melrose, MA Households Rely On Heating Oil Delivery Each Winter

Melrose, MA HouseholdsMelrose, MA Heating Oil Households
12,6562,846

145 Melrose, MA Oil Companies Go the Distance

With 2 million gallons of heating oil delivered to Melrose, MA homeowners during the winter of 2023, the Melrose, MA community relies on its 145 oil companies to keep warm.

Oil delivery is a two step process: First, an oil truck picks up oil at the nearest bulk fuel terminal. In the case of Melrose, MA, two of the closest terminals are Gulf in Chelsea, MA and Gulf in Chelsea, MA. Then, the truck delivers the #2 heating oil to homes and businesses in Melrose, MA.

Melrose Heating Oil Prices FAQs

What is the best price per gallon of home heating oil in Melrose, MA?

The best price of home heating oil in Melrose, MA today is $2.60 per gallon. The price of heating oil in Melrose, MA ranges from a low of $2.60 to a high of $3.79. The average heating oil price in Massachusetts state is $3.26.

How much does 100 gallons of heating oil cost in Melrose, MA?

On average, 100 gallons of heating oil costs $326.00 in Melrose, MA. Prices range from $260.00 to $379.00, depending on the oil company.

Is the price of heating oil in Melrose, MA rising or falling?

The price of heating oil in Melrose, MA has been falling over the last 7 days, with a total decrease of $0.58 per gallon.

What is the average price of home heating oil in Melrose, MA?

The average price of home heating oil in Melrose, MA is $3.26 per gallon.

What is the price of home heating oil today in Melrose, MA?

Today in Melrose, MA, the price of home heating oil is $2.60 per gallon, which amounts to $260.00 for a 100-gallon order (excluding any applicable taxes).

What is the current price of heating oil in Melrose, MA?

The current price of heating oil in Melrose, MA ranges from $2.60 to $3.79 per gallon, depending on the delivery address and the oil company. The average price is $3.26 per gallon.

How much is home heating oil right now in Melrose, MA?

The current price of home heating oil in Melrose, MA ranges from $2.60 to $3.79 per gallon for a 100-gallon order paid by credit card. Prices can vary based on location, and cash or volume discounts may be available.

Is heating oil going up or down in Melrose, MA?

Heating oil prices have down in Melrose, MA by $0.58 per gallon over the past 7 days, which amounts to a $58.00 for a 100-gallon order.

How much is oil per gallon in Melrose, MA?

As of today, November 21st, 2024, the average price of oil is $3.26 per gallon for a 100-gallon order paid by credit card. Prices can vary from $2.60 to $3.79 per gallon, depending on factors such as delivery address, oil company, order size, and payment method.

How much is oil for heat in Melrose, MA?

Currently, the price of oil for heating in Melrose, MA ranges from $2.60 to $3.79 per gallon for a 100-gallon delivery. Some oil companies offer various discounts, including cash discounts, volume discounts, military discounts, and senior discounts.

How high will oil go in Melrose, MA?

There’s no limit to how high oil prices can go in Melrose, MA. Over the past year, Melrose, MA heating oil prices per gallon have risen as high as $6.33 for a 100-gallon order. This is $3.07 per gallon more than the current average price of $3.26, and $3.73 per gallon more than the lowest price currently available, which is $2.60. Home heating oil prices fluctuate daily based on several factors, including demand, local fuel inventories at terminals (such as CITGO), and the price of crude oil.

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